How many fuel property tests can the PQAS-E perform?

The PQAS-E, or the Petroleum Quality Assurance System - Equipment, is designed to perform a comprehensive range of fuel property tests to ensure the quality and compliance of fuel used in military operations. The ability to conduct up to 21 tests demonstrates the system's capability and versatility in evaluating various properties of fuel, which is critical for maintaining operational effectiveness and safety in large-scale combat operations.

These tests can include assessments of parameters such as density, flash point, cloud point, and heat of combustion, among others. By having a system that can perform this number of tests, military operations can monitor fuel quality more efficiently, ensuring that all performance standards are met and supporting mission readiness. This extensive testing capability aligns with the rigorous demands of LSCO, where fuel quality directly impacts operational capability and effectiveness.